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Bus San Antonio to McAllen: Trip Overview

Bus San Antonio to McAllen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$53
Average bus trip duration4h 55m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure1:45 AM
Distance223 miles (359 km)
Latest bus departure9:45 PM

San Antonio to McAllen Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Antonio - McAllen

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to McAllen without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from San Antonio to McAllen takes about 4h 55m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 4h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 223 miles (360 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating San Antonio and McAllen is 223 miles (360 km).

Most of the buses traveling from San Antonio to McAllen leave from Greyhound Station San Antonio, Texas and arrive at McAllen Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. With prices starting at $37, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

You can expect to pay around $53 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $37 and $71, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Antonio to McAllen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Antonio to McAllen, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Antonio to McAllen.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Antonio to McAllen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus from McAllen to San Antonio

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